Direct democracy is a political system where the citizens participate in the decision-making personally, contrary to relying on intermediaries or representatives. The use of a lot system, a characteristic of Athenian democracy, is unique to direct democracies.
As a general rule of thumb posts typically are 6-8 feet apart and are positioned on the corners, against the house and by the stairs of your deck. Mark the joists where the posts will go. Make sure they are even distance apart from one another. Next cut the posts to length.
For a basic deck use 2x4 or 2x6 lumber with joists spaced 16âapart. 2x4, laid on edge 24â Space Between Railing PostsPost SizeCap Rail of the railing posts.